This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Shoulder, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and is named Dreadnaught Pauldrons. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 87s 76c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 10410. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 30 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons (this item) | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +3 Parry. Vendor | Not listed |
 Heaving Plates of Protection | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Pauldrons of Edward the Odd | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ghost-Forged Shoulders | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Temple Pauldrons | 38 | 34 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Spaulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Talonguard Epaulets | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodscale Pauldrons | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Leystone Pauldrons (item level 47), Twilight Dragon's Pauldrons (item level 60), Geocrag Spaulders (item level 60), Razorfin Shoulderguards (item level 60) and Tomb-Keeper's Spaulders (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Sunscale Spaulders (item level 26), Jade Epaulets (item level 25), Bloodforged Shoulder Pads (item level 25), Heavy Mithril Shoulder (item level 24) and Chromite Pauldrons (item level 24).
Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons is part of the transmog set Valorous Dreadnaught Battlegear (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Sabatons of Sudden Reprisal
Inexorable Sabatons
Bracers of the Tyrant
Ablative Chitin Girdle
Bindings of the Hapless Prey
Iron-Spring Jumpers
Fleshless GirdleGirdle of ChivalrySabatons of Endurance
Bracers of the Unholy KnightGirdle of RazuviousBracers of Unrelenting Attack
Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate
Valorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets
Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet
Valorous Dreadnaught LegplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons uses icon file 135060, which 115 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Valorous Scourgeborne Shoulderplates ID 40557 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Shoulderplates ID 40530 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Pauldrons ID 40568 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Spaulders ID 40573 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Shoulderplates ID 40578 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Shoulderguards ID 40584 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Heroes' Redemption Shoulderguards ID 39642 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Heroes' Redemption Shoulderplates ID 39637 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40548 (40543 to 40554) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blue Aspect Helm ID 40543 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate ID 40544 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Handguards ID 40545 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Greathelm ID 40546 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Legguards ID 40547 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Boots of the Renewed Flight ID 40549 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Battleplate ID 40550 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Gore Bladder ID 40551 · QuestValorous Scourgeborne Gauntlets ID 40552 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Helmet ID 40554 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40548 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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